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In the first comprehensive and complete exhibit of its kind, Mysteries Below Ground: The Architecture of Ant Nests explores the intricate workings of 25 underground ant nests. This exhibit will reveal the enormous range of size and complexity of ant nest structure and reflects the range of scales in which ants live their lives. The exhibit also dives into Dr. Walter Tschinkel’s method of metal casting and the ways in which metal casting reveals a complete, precise and detailed version of ant nest architecture. Dr. Tschinkel’s casts have been featured in 16 museums around the world, from Paris to Hong Kong, including two casts at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. This exhibit will only be here until December 31, 2018, so don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity.
Design Week Tallahassee aims to educate, inspire, and connect designers in the Tallahassee community through a week-long series of art & tech events. The festivities include guest speakers, workshops and social events.
Fine Art Gallery
Explore half a millennium of art history in this collection of hand-crafted prints, the oldest of which dates to 1496, on loan from the Museum of Fine Arts at Florida State University. Featured artists include Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and many other internationally recognized figures.
In addition, the Ralph & Jean Hurst Gallery will host a supporting multimedia exhibit offering insights about traditional printmaking and printing processes. Both exhibits run through December 13.
Guided group tours of the galleries are available on a first-come, first-served basis Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. as well as Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays starting at 3:30 p.m. All tours are free of charge and must be scheduled in advance.
Gallery open Monday through Friday, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Gallery is closed during college holidays and on weekends. Admission is free.
Public Reception on Thursday, October 11, TCC Fine Art Gallery, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Ms. Julie will be on hand to provide wonderful,creative, unique and inspiring face painting services for Hurricane Grille and Wings, on Tuesdays!!
Come and eat some great mouth watering dishes at Hurricane Grille and Wings and visit with Ms. Julie as she makes each families experience (and each childs face painted) one to remember!
Fine Art Gallery
Explore half a millennium of art history in this collection of hand-crafted prints, the oldest of which dates to 1496, on loan from the Museum of Fine Arts at Florida State University. Featured artists include Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and many other internationally recognized figures.
In addition, the Ralph & Jean Hurst Gallery will host a supporting multimedia exhibit offering insights about traditional printmaking and printing processes. Both exhibits run through December 13.
Guided group tours of the galleries are available on a first-come, first-served basis Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. as well as Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays starting at 3:30 p.m. All tours are free of charge and must be scheduled in advance.
Gallery open Monday through Friday, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Gallery is closed during college holidays and on weekends. Admission is free.
Public Reception on Thursday, October 11, TCC Fine Art Gallery, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Join Chuck E. every Tuesday night for a story time.
Each child gets 10 free tokens.
Keep your brains sharp and the beers local! Join us, every Tuesday at GrassLands Brewing Company. Registration begins at 7pm and trivia begins at 7:30pm.
Yes, we need your help to fight childhood hunger and to raise awareness on nutrition and wellness! Please join and help the ladies of the Delta Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. collect healthy cereal and nutritional snacks between Sept. 22nd to Oct. 16th. Donations will be made to Second Harvest, a local food bank in Tallahassee, FL.
Please see drop off information below and on the flyer:
When
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Where📍(drop-off your donations) 👇🏽
Delta Kappa Omega/
Providence Community Service Center
1908 Highland Street
Tallahassee, FL 32310
Time
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Join us for Craft Beer Tuesday – Try one of our craft beers and receive $2 off.
Simon Foo, Ph.D. | Professor and Chair | Electrical and Computer Engineering | FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
This talk discusses challenging engineering problems and some possible solutions using machine intelligence. For example, with the recent advances in machine learning such as deep learning, it is now possible for autonomous vehicles or self-driving cars to have real-time detection and recognition of pedestrians, animals, obstructions as well as other vehicles. The same technology could be used in other engineering applications requiring object detection and pattern recognition.
Simon Y. Foo, Ph.D., is a tenured Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Florida A&M University and Florida State University. He is the former ECE department Chair from 2010 to 2018. His research contributions have been in the areas of computational intelligence especially neural networks, genetic algorithms, and fuzzy logic. His current research focuses on real-time object detection and recognition using deep learning. He is also active in research on photovoltaics, particularly high-efficiency multi-junction III-V compound solar cells and perovskite-based polymer solar cells. Dr. Foo has authored or co-authored over 100 refereed technical papers, was awarded a patent on high efficiency multi-junction solar cells, and contributed to two book chapters. He has also graduated more than 30 MS and PhD students. He is the Principal Investigator of at least 20 funded research projects with total funding of over 3 million dollars. His primary research sponsors include the National Security Agency, National Science Foundation, U. S. Air Force, Boeing Aircraft Company, and the Florida Department of Transportation. He has served as a technical advisor to Airbus in the area of real-time fire detection in aircraft cargo bays. He has won several awards such as the “Engineering Research Awards” (twice) from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Tau Beta Pi “Teacher of the Year” award, and “Best Paper” awards. He is a member of Eta Kappa Nu Electrical Engineering Honor Society.
Join us this Tuesday for live music and craft cocktails! Garnet and Soul will be performing live at the W XYZ Bar. The party starts at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Free and open to the public. Don’t forget to check out some books with your little one while you’re there. Library cards are free for Leon County residents.Today’s Programs
- Baby Time – 10:30 AM – Main Library (200 W. Park Avenue, downtown) – Bring $2 for parking in case you stay longer than 1 hour.
- Baby Time – 10:30 AM – Northeast Branch (5513 Thomasville Road, across from Walmart) – Parking is free.
- Preschool Story Time – 10:30 AM – Eastside Branch (1583 Pedrick Road, near Buck Lake) – Parking is free.
Program Cancellations
THIRD WEDNESDAYS
August–October & January–April
August 15, 2018: Agriculture and Foodways
September 19, 2018: Navigation and Trade
October 17, 2018: Animals at Mission San Luis
January 16, 2019: Life on the Hacienda
Themed Homeschool Programs at Mission San Luis Living History Museum: Third Wednesdays (August – October & January – April)
Homeschoolers, join us at Mission San Luis for themed lesson plans on third Wednesdays August – October and January – April!
Have fun learning with the following activities:
• SCAVENGER HUNTS on the historic site
The living history staff will assist and provide information. Advanced grade levels will receive additional questions for more in-depth learning.
• CRAFT ACTIVITIES
One craft for K-5 and one for 6-12 grade levels
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Activities run from 10 am to 3 pm
— Allow 2 or more hours to complete the activities so start by 1 pm or earlier.
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September 19, 2018: Navigation and Trade
On September 19, assist the Merchant Mariner for the day, learning all about navigation techniques and tools as well as what and how items were traded in La Florida.
The Merchant will ensure you are rewarded for your efforts, and there will be craft activities for all ages once your job is complete!
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October 17, 2018: Animals at Mission San Luis Theme
Have fun learning with the following activities:
• SCAVENGER HUNTS or other DISCOVERY activities on the historic site.
The living history staff will assist and provide information. Advanced grade levels will receive additional questions for more in-depth learning.
• CRAFT ACTIVITIES
One craft for K-5 and one for 6-12 grade levels.
Fine Art Gallery
Explore half a millennium of art history in this collection of hand-crafted prints, the oldest of which dates to 1496, on loan from the Museum of Fine Arts at Florida State University. Featured artists include Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and many other internationally recognized figures.
In addition, the Ralph & Jean Hurst Gallery will host a supporting multimedia exhibit offering insights about traditional printmaking and printing processes. Both exhibits run through December 13.
Guided group tours of the galleries are available on a first-come, first-served basis Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. as well as Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays starting at 3:30 p.m. All tours are free of charge and must be scheduled in advance.
Gallery open Monday through Friday, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Gallery is closed during college holidays and on weekends. Admission is free.
Public Reception on Thursday, October 11, TCC Fine Art Gallery, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Reach Out And Read
All children are welcome. 100+ books to choose from. 5:30 to 6 children’s reading time. 6 to 6:30 read along with special guest readers. Slices of pizza only $2 each.
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